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vintage Byrrh advertising ceramic bar ashtray, from the 1950s or 1960s made in France. Brand: Byrrh, a famous French apéritif (wine-based drink) popular in mid-century bistros and bars. Following World War Il, the popularity of wine-based tonics like Byrrh began to decline as tastes shifted. To fight back and win over customers, the brand flooded French cafés and bistros with vibrant, functional promotional gear.
Because smoking indoors was a ubiquitous social ritual at the time, branded ceramic and glass ashtrays became the ultimate "silent salesmen" on every café table. I can see only one small flaw that is barely noticeable, I will do a close up on picture 2.
